Manager Supervision in City of London

Are you ready to chart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform – because we believe in the difference our work makes.

At a glance:

• Location: London - Lombard Street Office
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Employment Type: 12 month Fixed-Term Contract
• Seniority: Mid-Senior Level

The main purpose of this role is to undertake the regulatory responsibility of ‘Nominated Supervisor’ for a team of Partners and Advisers. You will be responsible for ensuring appropriate evidence is collated to complete the Annual Declaration of Competence (ADOC) for the Partners and Advisers within their defined area, using strong coaching and development skills to support these individuals.

What you’ll be doing:

• Implementing and maintaining SJP systems to ensure that Partners and Advisers meet with the FCA’s objectives and the principles of fitness and propriety.
• Working with a group of Partners and Advisers, with the primary objective to collate evidence and record it on Salesforce to confirm competence and complete the annual ADOC requirements.
• In conjunction with other managers within the field team, ensures that Partners and Advisers develop their knowledge and skills necessary to write, document and submit business within SJP guidelines and meet the required standards always ensuring excellent client outcomes.
• Ensuring colleagues are kept up to date on key matters and risks that involve the Partner or Adviser’s business.
• Building strong relationships with Partners and Advisers to enable a culture of trust and honesty, coaching and developing as required.

We are looking for a candidate with QCF Level 4 qualification e.g., the CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning and also the following:

• Understanding of the FCA COBs rules regarding Partner and Adviser competence, fit and proper required and the appropriate supervisory expectations.
• Ability to review MI, identify potential issues and implement effective mitigation.
• Excellent communication and coaching and development skills, ability to constructively deliver unwelcome news and ensure correct remedial action is taken.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills underpinned by informed sound judgement.
• Ability to organise time and workload, capacity to engage with a high volume of Partners and Advisers, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Focused on client outcome and a service orientated approach.

What’s in it for you? We reward you for the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts. We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:

• Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
• Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
• 10% non‑contributory pension (increasing with length of service)

Reasonable Adjustments: We’re an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all. If you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us.

Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.

What’s next? If you’re excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking ‘apply’ below and our team will be in touch. As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.